2 credit course. One year course offered as Professional Photography Studio 1, with option to continue for second year in Professional Photography Studio 2.
Course Description
Students taking this course use industry-standard professional photography equipment to take photographs in both studio and location settings. Throughout the year, they learn and master the technical skills needed to import, select, manage, create, and showcase their digital images using state-of-the-art-software. Students gain professional experience in a multiplatform studio environment (PC & Mac) by completing commercial projects for Digital Imaging & Graphics Studio (DIGS), a business run through the class. There is an emphasis on professional business practices and portfolio development, so students are prepared for both entry level work and advanced study in photography.
Students successfully completing this course will be proficient in:
• Advanced Camera Skills
• Image Color Management
• Image Retouching
• Studio and Location Set Lighting
• Visual Communication Skills
Prerequisites
• Photography or art background
• Computer experience
• Mature, responsible, and self-starter
• To provide additional information, students may present a portfolio.
Careers
The study of Professional Photography Studio may lead to these careers:
Advertising Photographer
Production Technician
Architectural Photographer
Studio Manager
Fashion Photographer
Web Photographer
Image Graphics Specialist
Photojournalist
Portrait Photographer
Colleges/Universities
The following schools have well-known programs in Photography:
Art Institute of Washington
Brooks Institute of Photography
Corcoran School of Art
George Mason University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Maryland Institute College of Art
Savannah College of Art & Design
Shepherd University
MORE ABOUT THIS CLASS
Instructor - Randy Jacobson
Syllabus (Acrobat Reader needed to view)
Student Projects